Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) with 5+ axles are not permitted to enter a restricted area of Dublin City between 07.00 – 19.00
(7 days a week).
You can apply for a permit to enter this restricted area for 2 reasons:
- To deliver or collect goods from a premises or construction site you can apply for a Load/Unload Permit.
- To travel through the restricted area when you are not permitted to use the Port Tunnel (e.g. over-height, wide-load or restricted goods), you can apply for a Transit Permit.
If you need to deliver to or collect from a premises or a construction site within the restricted area of Dublin city, you can apply for a Load/Unload permit. This permit allows you to travel in the restricted area during restricted hours using a HGV with 5+ axles.
Load/unload permits can only be issued against premises that have been registered with Dublin City Council.
Daily permits cost of €8.00 each (one permit allows up to 5 deliveries/collections).
To apply for a permit, follow these steps:
Step 1: Choose the locations where you intend to enter and exit the restricted area.
Download a map of the restricted zone of Dublin city centre and select an entry and exit point
Please note:
- You cannot choose your own route into the city. HGVs are confined to designated routes through main roads into the city centre and known orbital routes.
- If your HGV is found in a location that is inconsistent with your destination, it will be viewed as a breach of the permit.
- All road signs must be obeyed as normal, e.g. 3 ton limits etc.
Step 2: Apply for a Load/Unload permit (available from www.hgv.ie).
You will need the following information:
- Vehicle Registration Number of 5+ axle vehicle
- Vehicle Registration Country
- Permit date
- The name, address and email address of the applicant applying for the permit
- The Road Freight Carriers Licence Number or a Community Authorisation License Number of the applicant applying for the permit
- Pre-stop cordon entry point
- The name and address of the registered premises at which the goods are to be delivered or collected
- Post-stop cordon exit
- A Credit card or Laser card for payment
A Transit permit can be issued to vehicles that are not permitted to use the Port Tunnel. You cannot choose your own route through the restricted zone. HGVs using a Transit Permit must travel along the East Wall Road and Alfie Byrne Road only. No other route is permitted.
This includes:
- Vehicles over 4.65 metres in height
- Vehicles over 2.6 metres in width
- Vehicles carrying restricted goods, e.g. dangerous chemicals
Read more about vehicle restrictions in the Port Tunnel on www.dublinporttunnel.ie
There is no charge for a Transit Permit. Apply for a Load/Unload permit (available from www.hgv.ie).
You will need the following information:
- Vehicle Registration Number of 5+ axle vehicle
- Vehicle Registration Country
- Permit date
- The name, address and email address of the applicant applying for the permit
- The Road Freight Carriers Licence Number or a Community Authorisation License Number of the applicant applying for the permit
- Reason for Transit Permit (e.g. over-height, restricted goods, wide-load vehicle)
Download a map of the restricted zone of Dublin city centre